Building a New Okinawan Tradition: The Yuimaru Beach Festival
Haisai! (Okinawan for “hello”) I’m Tatsuya Miyo, a wheelchair traveler. Today, I’d love to share a bit about the Yuimaru Beach Festival, an event I…
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A Whole New World: 6 ways my holiday in Japan was unlike any other
It’s a pitch black night in June 2023, moonlight alone illuminating my desk. I was dead tired and could barely form a sentence, but I…
Exploring Tokyo in a Wheelchair: Accessibility, Attractions, and Tips!
It’s been quite a few years since I last traveled to Tokyo, and I’ve wanted to return ever since. I thought I’d share a bit…
Accessible Japan at 10: A Journey of Inclusion, Challenges, and Community
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Accessible Japan, a project that started as a simple blog and has grown into something bigger than I…
Exploring Hyogo: A Wheelchair-Accessible Guide to Himeji and Kobe
I recently took a two-day trip to Hyogo Prefecture, hosted by the Hyogo Tourism Promotion Division and Kobe Universal Tourism Center. The journey highlighted some…
Discovering Japan in a Power Wheelchair: Tayjus’ Accessible Travel Journey
Join Tayjus on his unforgettable accessible travel journey through Japan in a power wheelchair, exploring iconic sites and experiencing seamless acces…